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Home My WebLink AboutSign Board of Appeals-Agenda Packets-12/11/2007City of Colleyville 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 (817) 503-1000 www. Colleyville. com ~`~ ~,r ~,.~ r~,<~- Meeting Agenda Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:15 PM City Council Chambers Sign Board of Appeals °"' °' City of Colleyville 1y0 Main Street Colle ville, Texas 76034 ~i~- ~~-a~ (817) 503-1000 ~'`~~*~~ Meeting Agenda www.colteyville.com 7..., Sign Board of Appeals Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:15 PM City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Board members Lisa Kenney, Skip Reynolds, Ed Moore, Rich Munson, Dee McNosky, Kevin Sams (Alternate 1) and Uton Dellosso (Alternate 2) 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 13, 2007 5. AGENDA ITEMS 5a Case A-07-024 - Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Lots 11 and 12, Block 1 of the Thompson Terrace Addition located at 5121 Thompson Terrace 5b Case A-07-025 - Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Lot 2RB, Block 1 of the Village Park Addition located at 710 Centerpark Drive 6. TABLED AGENDA ITEMS 6a Case A-07-022 - Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Tracts 3D and 3E, Abstract 963 of the A.J. Lott Survey located at 7015 and 7017 Colleyville Boulevard 6b Case A-07-023 -Discuss and review Chapter 7-Sign Regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding electronic, flashing and scrolling reader board sign requirements 7. REPORTS AND COMMENTS City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 11/15/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Meeting Agenda December 11, 2007 8. ADJOURNMENT 1 hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall on Thursday, December 6, 2007 by 5:00 p.m. Amy Shelley, Planning and Zoning Assistant City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 11/15/2007 City of Colleyville 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 (817) 503-1000 www. Colleyville. com ~r~;. Minutes -Draft Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:15 PM City Council Chambers Sign Board of Appeals craw Cit of Colle V~~~e 100 Main Street ~ ~'= _ " ~ y y Colleyville, Texas 76034 J~ ,~ (817) 503-1000 Minutes -Draft www.colleyville.com ~.~:, Sign Board of Appeals Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:15 PM City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER The Sign Board of Appeals meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Chairman McNosky on November 13, 2007 at 8:32 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Board members Lisa Kenney, Ed Moore, Rich Munson, Dee McNosky Absent: Board members Skip Reynolds, Kevin Sams (Alternate 1) and Uton Dellosso (Alternate 2) Staff Present: Ron Ruthven and Amy Shelley 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board member Kenney moved to approve the September 11, 2007 meeting minutes as written. Board member Knox seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 -Kenney, Moore, Munson, McNosky Absent: 3 -Reynolds, Sams, Alt. 1, Dellosso, Alt 2 5. AGENDA ITEMS 5a Case A-07-022 - Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Tracts 3D and 3E, Abstract 963 of the A.J. Lott Survey located at 7015 and 7017 Colleyville Boulevard Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Board members. Kip Whitman, the applicant, requested his item to be tabled until the next meeting. Board member Kenney moved to table case A-07-022. Board member Munson seconded. City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 11/15/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Draft November 13, 2007 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 -Kenney, Moore, Munson, McNosky Absent: 3 -Reynolds, Sams, Alt 1, Dellosso, Alt 2 5b Case A-07-023 -Discuss and review Chapter 7-Sign Regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding electronic, flashing and scrolling reader board sign requirements Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Board members. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Lynn Bural, 6301 Colleyville Boulevard, stated the signs should have a 15 sec. time limit with a message. He stated scrolling signs create business for business owners. Chairman McNosky questioned Mr. Bural, for clarity, regarding what are his suggestions for the Board to consider? Mr. Bural replied being in favor of scrolling signs with a shorter time limit. He stated he would recommend the 15 second time limit like most others are using. Chairman McNosky questioned Mr. Bural if that 15 second time limit is for a scrolling message or with a standard message? Mr. Bural replied a changing message. He stated there could be a restriction put in place by limiting how much the message can change. He stated as long as the message is not scrolling all the time, there is a good use for it. He stated 15 seconds before the message changes would be good or preferred. Board member Moore questioned Mr. Bural regarding if scrolling signs bring in business? Mr. Bural stated yes, they help bring in business. He stated these signs are very popular. Board member Kenney questioned Mr. Bural regarding what is the name of the case in the Houston court that was mentioned earlier? Mr. Bural stated he did not bring it. Board member Munson questioned Mr. Bural if there is a moratorium going on for signs because of the case mentioned? Mr. Bural stated no, signs are being put up without permits, as he understands. Board member Kenney stated unless there is an appeal on the injunction, it would mean the statute can not be enforced. Kent Fonseca, 3605 Woodcrest Court, stated being in favor of scrolling signs, continuous loop, with less than a rate of 30 seconds. He stated those signs increase business. City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 11/15/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Draft November 13, 2007 Board member Moore questioned Mr. Fonseca if he would be in favor of having these type of signs all the way down Colleyville Boulevard, maybe 25? Mr. Fonseca replied yes, but realistically, there will not be 25 signs along Colleyville Boulevard. Roger De Sarno, 302 Del Mar Court, asking the Board to add a revision on the signage restrictions for Colleyville to be more competitive and to step into the 21st Century. He stated people are use to looking at these types of signs. He stated the Board needs to review and put the necessary restrictions in the regulations but add digital information to the signs would give the businesses something to make their business grow. Linda Seim, 3951 Brown Trail, spoke in favor of scrolling signs and stated not understanding why the ordinance is written like it is to allow flashing time and temperature, but not a slowly scrolling message.. She stated she would like to be able to use her existing sign to scroll a message for the community. Brent Stone, 4408 Colleyville Boulevard, owner and operator of the Kwik Kar facility on Colleyville Boulevard, stated being in favor of the reader board signs in general. He stated if Colleyville needs to come into the 21st Century, it would help benefit the businesses. He stated there should be some regulations regarding the scrolling message, maybe change to 15 seconds. He stated these types of signs are very expensive and businesses would not install these signs if the signs did not help to improve their business. Board member Munson questioned Mr. Stone regarding how large should the reader board signs be to be effective? Mr. Stone stated the size of the sign area complies with the sign regulations that are currently in place. Board member Munson questioned Mr. Stone regarding if the rate of scroll or if the minimum or maximum time limit of display should be 15 seconds to change an image or 15 seconds for the scrolling message to pass? Mr. Stone replied rate of scroll should be addressed. Board member Munson agreed and questioned what would the industry have for the rate of scroll? Mr. Stone replied the rate of scroll can be regulated by a computer and that is what needs to be addressed, not too fast, down to a legible speed, more realistic speed, no value to have a sign at a fast rate. He stated not being in favor of flashing signs only scrolling signs. Board members Moore and Kenney discussed what messages could or could not be allowed. Board member Kenney stated messages could not be limited because of the First Amendment. Chairman McNosky questioned staff regarding what is to be done next? Ron Ruthven replied suggestions can be made now or the Board can City of Colleyville Page 3 Printed on 11/15/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Draft November 13, 2007 discuss more at a later date. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 9:13 p.m. Chairman McNosky questioned the Board members if they would like to make recommendations now or at a later date when the other Board members are available for suggestions? Board member Kenney stated the Council will make there own recommendations. She thanked those who spoke in regards to the regulations. She stated there is a concencise for the digital scrolling signs and stated not all businesses will put these type of signs up because of the costs associated with them. Chairman McNosky thanked those who spoke as well. She stated the cheap electronic signs should not be permitted and restrictions should be put in place regarding scrolling or flashing signs to maintain the corridor. She stated not being in favor of flashing. She stated the scrolling needs to be looked at more. She stated all members of the Board need to consider the regulations. Board member Munson stated flashing is not something to be considered. He stated wanting to look at the rate of scroll. He stated there may be some information regarding the rate of scroll that could help with the recommendations. He stated the Board needs more information. Board member Moore stated being against a scrolling sign for the aesthetic value. He stated not being in favor of the changing of the messages everyday. Chairman McNosky stated the rate of scroll, position of sign can be controlled. She stated she would like more research done if the messages can only pertain to the business. Ron Ruthven replied staff could put together some more information for the next meeting. He stated staff could summarize the recommendations and present those to the Board at the next meeting. All Board members present stated they do not want flashing signs. Board member Munson stated he would like the comments, received tonight, distributed to the other Board members. He stated he would like the other Board members to put comments in the next briefing as well. All Board members present agreed to see the comments and recommendations by the other Board members at the next meeting. Cify of Co1leYviNe Page 4 Printed on 11/15/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Draft November 13, 2007 6. REPORTS AND COMMENTS Ron Ruthven asked the Board members if they would like to discuss the flow chart that was distributed by the City Attorney in a workshop at the next meeting, around 6:30 p.m. before the regular scheduled meeting to be at 7:00 p.m. All present agreed. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall on Friday, November 9, 2007 by 5:00 p.m. Amy Shelley, Planning and Zoning Assistant City of Colleyvi0e Page 5 Printed on 11/15!2007 ,,, Ir ~~~~~~~'l~ City of Colleyville ColleyOleaTexas76034 `°~ (817) 503-1000 ~~~~~~~ Agenda Briefing www.colleyville.com File Number: File Type: Case Status: Board Public Hearing Version: 1 Requester: Community Development Department Agenda Date: 12/11/2007 Agenda No.: 5a Controlling Body: Sign Board of Appeals Final Action: File Name: Case A-07-024 -Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Lot 11 R, Block 2 of the Thompson Terrace Addition located at 5121 Thompson Terrace Attachments: Location and Zoning Map Application Exhibits History of Legislative File Version: Date: Acting Body: Action Text: 1 12/11/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Title Case A-07-024 - Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Lot 11 R, Block 2 of the Thompson Terrace Addition located at 5121 Thompson Terrace Explanation The applicant has submitted a request for a variance regarding the construction of a monument sign located at 5121 Thompson Terrace. The applicant is requesting a variance from the side yard setback requirement and a variance to the sign construction specifications. The Land Development Code requires a minimum 30-foot side yard setback for monument signs. The applicant is proposing to construct the sign on an existing masonry base that is currently used as a planter. The planter is located 3 feet from the side property line and approximately 20 feet from the front property line. The planter base had previously served as the base for a monument sign that has since been removed. Because the previous- sign was removed, any new sign located on the planter base must meet the current sign regulations, even though the old sign base remains. The drawing of the sign does not not conform to the construction specifications for monument signs. The drawing does not show any masonry columns extending from the existing planter base. The Land Development Code states that "a general business sign shall be constructed with columns constructed on each end of the face of the sign structure. Said columns shall. be a minimum of eighteen inches (18") in width as viewed from the front and side elevations and shall extend the entire height of the face of the sign structure. Said City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 12/6/2007 Agenda Briefing Continued columns shall be constructed of brick, stone, or of a material similar to that of the primary building on the lot." The applicant states that the new sign is needed because business tenants on the property are not adequately visible from street traffic. State Highway 26 Construction. According to the construction plans for the widening of SH 26 (see attached construction plan), a public drive access will be located where the planter base currently exists in order to provide the property located to north of the subject property, 5201 Thompson Terrace, access to Thompson Terrace. SH 26 is tentatively scheduled to begin reconstruction in approximately two years. Given the future driveway plans for the area where the sign is proposed to be located, staff recommends that the variance not be approved. Public Notification. Staff mailed notices to 14 property owners within 200 feet of the site. As of this writing, staff has received no written response in acknowledgement of the variance request. Summary. The applicant asserts that the variance is justified because there was a sign located on the planter base previously and there are other non-conforming signs in the area. Staff does not identify any hardship associated with the request and, given the shared access drive with the adjacent property to the north for the future reconstruction of SH 26, staff recommends denial of the variance request. Recommendation Denial City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 12/6/2007 Location and Zoning Map 1ua 1n5 5226 5221 v co 5217 kk JII O ~ (O :D fD ti ~Y ~ 53 ~~ 2 _. -t ~ t 5 ~ ~ ~ '~ L ~ 84, - ~ c~ ~ ~.`11 _5 ~.r B30L Slt@ 5113 I 5108 1104-1108 11"Til 12D 1 5,D9 ~ r1o 11.199 i,s 1104110 i1i'111 112 5104 ~~ ~ 5 AG ~~ `~Il~; 5018 5018 5000 1105. 11 112 5113 V 5109 5100 5101 1104 11D8111 111 112 f ~ ~ 1 - -""- "" 5035 5021 5012 5013 110 l11 11 112 5017 f104 1108 111 111 112 ` `' ~ 5D 04 5005 ~` 6(~9 11 ~,;;~ 11~ 10 ii1 tit 112 ~ ~ t~ 5D00 1100 1104 112 1118 1 120 1124 112 50D1 - _ ~ ~.'~ r 1105 1105 1117 1201 1100 y 1 104 ~ 11 D8 I 1 1 12 ~ 1 118 ::: ' c "~` .srx~ ,~. ~~~ ' 4800 1113 111 E 3 3 y j n "t 0 V C~~ or r.:•. Community Development Services Application City of Colleyville 100 Main Street Colleyville, TX 76034 817.503.1050 ~'~ ^ Zoning Change ^ Preliminary Plat ^ Zoning Variance (ZBA} ^ Special Use Permit ^ Final Ptat [~i ign Variance (SBA} ^ Planned Unit Development ^ Minor Plat ^ Special Exception ^ Site ~ Landscape Plan ^ Amended Plat ^ Interpretation Appeal Project Name: Wt ~7^GC~>~t%V1 ~~Z~ Project Address (Location): S ~ cJ2 ~ l~~w~~ ~ ~ fi~v ~'2~G~' Legal Description: c.o7S //9'L ~ Lf~G T 761~dQ' n%j~~~ - l P~r~- Proposed Number of Lots: Gross Acres: Existing Zoning: Proposed Zoning: Existing Use: /~Iz'7/?i ~. Proposed Use: AppliC(ytiOn RegUir@rrlentS: fie applicant is required to submit sufficient information that describes and justifies the proposal. See approprlafe checkNst and tee schedule for mtnlmum requlremenfs. Incomplete appllcutlons wiil not be processed Applicant: ~ 2 L i2?/ fG~EI~B~^ Cvay: ~ Gt),U,~~.~ Address: 4--6 /~ [j/LG .~/~ i-+oNS (t'~P_ Tel:_~t 7 8S8a2 o a Fax: City: Cd L-l.lz )~ f, ~ State: 7X ZIP: ~~~ 0 3 ~ Email: Address: Property Owner: ,1~~~'I ~ Company: el: Fax: City: State: ZIP: Emai{: Applicant's Status: (check one) ti~"Owner ^ Representative D Tenant ^ Prospective Buyer Ownership Status: (check one) D Individual ^ Trust [Partnership ^ Corporation SIGNATURE OF APPLICA~N~T (SQIGN AND PRINT OR TYPE NAME) SIGNATURE: ~~~il/L ~ ~ Date: ~~" 6 ' D 7 SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER (SIGN AND PRINT OR TYPE NAME) SIGNATURE: ~~ ~~ •- 6 _ cr-~ {Letter of authoraation required if signature is other than prop__ert~C E ~V E D The property owner must sign the application or submit a notarized IRRettEer of authorization. Per ............. Rev: 02/07 For Depar/t-menfaf Use O~nl7y~ Case#: i1'~7~Oti/ vo Total Fee(s): Receipt #: ~ ~ ~~ Date Submitted: ~~ Accepted By: Pubic Heoring Date: I~ (~ c" °' City of Colleyville ® ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 100 Main Street r.:.. APPLICATION CHECKLIST colleyv817. 03 oso .- Please answer the following questions as completely as possible. Failure to outline fully the situation by answering these questions could cause unnecessary delay in evaluating your appeal. Additional pages may be attached if necessary. Have you applied for a building permit? O Yes ~No Have you filed an appeal or petition on this property before? ~ No ^ Yes 1. Completely describe the variance you are requesting. ~/~~ ~~Lf! ~~~ ~r~~ ~^' __ ~~c~~s T ~ /L.~`>~ QG ~~rt~~- ,r~~t..S'r o ~ llfa~~ ~~1~ r~ ~~/1~17 2. Do similar conditions exist in the area? Explain. `~,Nh"/lA,y~ ,/PrJZ,~ ~/f ~j/vr ~~G /VJ l'~ j~~Z,f 3. Describe how the unique conditions or circumstances do not result from your actions. j^/N~ r~d'~~/f/J /VD T r~~/~a G ~~ ~1,~~'~-~r~1L~ ,~~l~t,~r ~ y4 ~' Ul~~ L a c+~ TiN ~ T~ 7~~ dt~~/ ~~P~1~~ C~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~ 4. Is there any way to do what you want without this request? ~_// ~y~r~' ~ l~ ~~~~' _~~-_ 1~fll~ 7 4 ~i~HS';~~,` /.or7~ /~ ~ ~ ~1J11.~ ftrGS' ~6C.~ ~ti~ o ~-' .~l . Acknowledgments I certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and ability and that I am now or will be fully prepared to present the above proposal at the Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing. I understand that in the event that I am not present or represented at the public hearing, the Board shall have the power to dismiss this proposal either at the call of the case or after the hearing, and that such dismissal shall constitute a denial. I reserve the right to withdraw this proposal at any time upon written request filed with the Community Development Department, and such withdrawal shall immediately stop all proceedings. I understand the filing fee is not refundable upon withdrawal of the proposal after public notice. 1 understand that if the request is approved, I must obtain a building permit from the City before any work is started on the property, and that the Zoning of Adjustment action does not constitute the approval of a building permit. Applicants Initials Date JI ~6 •/ 7 R E C E I V Per ,....... . t U- ~::., ,..t. ~,- .,. ~: i(~ t F ;r W .~ ~ „ . 3 ~ ~ ~'~ ~ ~ ~,+ ~ . 4.I g~>' L ~ ~ ~~ L ~. ~~~. ~•,._ ~ ~` ~ r ~ ~~ ~'~ ,~ i j'~~ ~f X a'~ yy ~! ~ ~ R ': u.: I ' ~! Z ` a+f,.,~..'r- +,~ iii L,~'~_ i `~ r~ w : Q;7~: ~, ~., f"~ ~ ~~, a 'a <'~ ~ {' ~ tif~ a a:. ~~ ~~ l f t .s~ +~~[ ~~ ~h ry "v~t~ ~'. ti ~ ~ t'`~ [` 1 ~ • '~' J _~ ~.-~-- -- ._ ,~ ,. ~, ,. _: f -,, . ,,, r _, .. r . ,~ r - _~ _~ _ _.. 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SCE ED Per .....:~...,.. ~„ ,,, 1 ~ . ~~~' ' o~ Cit of Colle V~~~e Y Y 100 Main Street Colle ille Texas 76034 ~ ~ ~ , '~- (817) 503-1000 ~r~:~= Agenda Briefing www•colleyville.com File Number: File Type: Case Status: Board Public Hearing Version: 1 Agenda Date: 12/11/2007 Controlling Body: Sign Board of Appeals Requester: Community Agenda No.: 5b Final Action: Development Department File Name: Case A-07-025 -Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Lot 2RB, Block 1 of the Village Park Addition located at 710 Centerpark Drive Attachments: Location and Zoning Map Application Exhibits History of Legislative File Version: Date: Acting Body: Action Text: 1 12/11/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Title Case A-07-025 - Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Lot 2RB, Block 1 of the Village Park Addition located at 710 Centerpark Drive Explanation The applicant has submitted a request for a variance regarding the construction of a monument sign located at 710 Centerpark Drive. The applicant is requesting a variance from the side yard setback requirement. The Land Development Code requires a minimum 30-foot side yard setback for monument signs. The applicant is proposing to construct the sign ten (10) feet from the side property line for a new office building currently under construction. The drawing of the sign submitted by the applicant complies with the monument sign specifications of the Land Development Code. The applicant states that the variance is needed because placing the sign 30 feet from the side property line would require the removal of trees required for landscaping and would place the sign too close to a retention basin that leads to a drainage inlet. Public Notification. Staff mailed notices to 21 property owners within 200 feet of the site. As of this writing, staff has received no written response in acknowledgement of the variance request. City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 12/6/2007 Agenda Briefing Continued Summary. The applicant explains that the variance is needed because locating the sign 30 feet from the side property line would involve the removal of trees and would place the sign too close to a retention basin. Staff does not identify any hardship associated with the request. Recommendation Denial City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on !2/6/2007 Location and Zoning Map C-~ o/ re:r• Legal Description: ~ ~ / Proposed~NumberofLotr.~ ' Gross Acres: `'~°1 aGY2S p vGt ~ ~ C ~O /n we vC`~G ~ J Existing Zoning: hti/w e k ~ Proposed Zoning: N ~o ' _ Existing Use: r l~nrrt . ..FBI ~ ~ Proposed Use: ~~ h„ w- . ~~-~ l ~-G Community Development Services Application [] Zoning Change ^ Preliminary Plat Zoning Variance (ZBA) ^ Special Use Permit ^ Final Plat Sign Variance (SBA) ^ Planned Unit Development ^ Minor Plat Special Exception ^ Site & Landscape Plan ^ Amended Plat [] Interpretation Appeal i i Applicant: L~~r' 6~~Q ~ Company: (~tsf ~ S Address:~(~~Tilon~~.v~i (~ Q~~a • Tel:,~~7' "(~~ D - row Fax: ~,I 1- ~g~ ~ ~~~/ ref Y a J Applicant`s Status: (check one) ^ Owner ^ Representative ^ Tenant ^ Prospective Buyer `~eveyi Ped~s~ Property Owner: ~ Company: 2 Address: ~j ~ ~~ Cc~aC , ~ , S . tDU. ~(7 , 31 S ' g -fax: fC j~ , 5 - rj 0 30 e Stater ZIP: 3 Email: ~ I ~et City: Ownership Status: (check one) ^ Individual ^ Trust ^ Partnership ^ orporation Ca SIGNATURE OF APPLICA SIGN AND PRINT OR TYP NAME) SIGNATURE: Date: ~n n l SIGNATURE PR PER OWNER (SI AND PRINT OR TYPE NAME) City of Colleyvilie 100 Main Street Colleyville, TX 76034 817.503.1050 For Departmental Use Only case #: ~~~ oz_5 Totol Fee{sj: I~a Receipt #: ,~ Ol~ 1 Date Submitted: ( Accepted By: ~~ Pubic Hearing Date: ~ ~ ~~ € Per .......R~~~,o, SIGNATURE: (Letter of autho ' Lion qu d if sign they than property oy`gipc)Ci E I V E D The property owner must sign the application or submit a notarized letter offa,tathoriuHon. Ivl~ 1~ ! ~ :;;i Project Address (Location): _ ~ / / U (~P.VJ t8f~'!~d_tik. ./JY,~e. /1 A e ADpliCatiOn ReaUirements: "lhe applicant is required to submit sufficient information that describes and justifies the proposal. See appropriate checklist and fee schedule for minimum requirements. Incomplete oppllcoHons wIH not be processed cur o/ n® TfIAA Please answer the foil answering these ques attached if necessary. Have you applied for a buildi Have you filed an appeal or K 1. Corrtpietely describe the /yj ___ ~-O f. .__ _.._ ~~~~5+ ~~C ~V~~v ~~ ~',ti t' ~ City of Col;,_ ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 10° ~a", APPLICATION CHECKLIST Colleyv8117T~( ; questions as completely as possible. Failure to outline fully the situation by ould cause unnecessary delay in evaluating your appeal. Additional pages may F; permit? ~ 'r"es ^ No tion on thtttis~~` Property before? ~ No D Yes r ._ ance you are re~que/sting. ,~ l~~ ___ ~~-_ ~ ~~~.`'._L_.._.._... 2. Do similar conditions exist the area? E>:plain. ,/~~rU 3. Describe how the unique nditions or circumstances do not result from your actions. 4. Is there any way to do wh t you wank with•o~at this request? Acknowledgments I certify that the above infor tion is correct acid complete to the best of my knowledge and ability and that I am now <: will be fully prepared to pres t the ~ibove pr~K,osal at the Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing. I understand that in the even that I am not present or represented at the public hearing, the Board shall have the pow to dismiss this proposal eith rat the call of the case or after the hearing, and that such dismissal shall constitute denial. I reserve the right to withdr this proposal at any time upon written request filed with the Community Developme- Department, and such withd wal shall immediately stop all proceedings. I understand the filing fee is not refundab'.• upon withdrawal of the propo al after ~~ublic •~otice. I understand that if the requ t is aK~proved. I must obtain a building permit from the City before any work is started c tha property, and that the Zo ng Bo~r~i of A.~ijustment action does not constitute the approval of a building permit. Applicant's Initials ^ _ Date / ~ '"-,~~ ~D j, Q. tli _U ~' U O~`Je _~~ °~ument ~~e Ge ~~ ~~ ~~ .. ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ .. ~, 18" u.~ '~ ...1 ."L ~~ ..QR ~ it!' (N -~ Clt of Colle V~~~@ 100 Main Street i;C~ ~: ~; Y Y Colleyville, Texas 76034 (817) 503-1000 ~~~~~ Agenda Briefing www.colleyville.com File Number: File Type: Case Status: Board Tabled Items Version: 1 Requester: Community Development Department Agenda Date: 12/11/2007 Agenda No.: 6a Controlling Body: Sign Board of Appeals Final Action: File Name: Case A-07-022 -Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Tracts 3D and 3E, Abstract 963 of the A.J. Lott Survey located at 7015 and 7017 Colleyville Boulevard Attachments: Application Notification List Exhibit History of Legislative File Version: Date: Acting Body: Action Text: 11/13/2007 Sign Board of Appeals 12/11/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Title Case A-07-022 - Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding monument sign requirements on Tracts 3D and 3E, Abstract 963 of the A.J. Lott Survey located at 7015 and 7017 Colleyville Boulevard Explanation Update This item was tabled by the Zoning Board of Adjustment at the meeting held on November 13, 2007. The applicant has submitted a request for a variance regarding the construction of three proposed general business monument signs that are part of a new development, not yet approved by the City, located at 7015 and 7017 Colleyville Blvd. The applicant is requesting a variance from the front yard setback requirement and the requirement that only one monument sign be allowed for every 250 feet of street frontage. The Land Development Code requires a minimum 8-foot front yard setback for monument signs. The applicant proposes the signs be installed on the property line where they are adjacent to SH26 right-of-way. The Land Development Code also requires a maximum of one monument sign per every 250 feet of street frontage. The applicant is proposing three monument signs, spaced evenly apart, along the front of the subject property. The subject City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 12/3/2U07 Agenda Briefin_g Continued property has a total of 367 feet of frontage along SH26. The minimum frontage required by the Land Development Code for 3 monument signs on a single piece of property is 750 feet. The applicant states that the signs will be smaller than the maximum size and area allowed in the Land Development Code. However, no details of the proposed sign dimensions were provided. The applicant asserts that the variance is needed because the development will be architecturally unique and the proposed signs will fit the character of the development. Public Notification. Staff mailed notices to 11 property owners within 200 feet of the site. As of this writing, staff has received no written response in acknowledgement of the variance request. Summary. The applicant asserts that the variance is needed because a unique condition is being created based on the character and architecture of the development. Staff does not identify any hardship associated with the request. Recommendation Denial City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 12/3/2007 v v 3 3 h 0 0 h `.. +„ C at 0 i O e m C ~C m 4 CU e~ ® City of Colleyville 100 Main Street re:.. Colleyvilte, TX 76034 817.503.1050 Community Development Services Application ^ Zoning Change ^ Preliminary Plat ^ Special Use Permit ^ Zoning Variance (ZBA) ^ Fnal Plat Sign Variance (SBA) ^ Planned Unit Development ^ Minor Plat ^ Site & Landscape Plan ^ Special Exception ^ Amended Plat ^ Interpretation Appeal II Project Name: / /~ ~~~p /S Project Address (Location): ~lJ / 7 t!~ol ~011,~„ / 1 / ` P 13l (/ Legal Description:. _ /n g'.~, /rQr,~- .S'~, ,3E' Proposed Number of Lots: ~ Gross Acres: .3D, ~ Existing Zoning: c c f Proposed Zoning: r?~ Existing Use: lli'~~'gtt Proposed Use: JYI%yPc~ /1.te ~Dl'1~i7?P/Y~1m~ ADDIICCtIOn Reaulfements: The applicant is required to wbmit sufficient inforrnafion that describes and Justifies the proposal. See appropriate ct-ecidlst and fee schedule for mlNmum requfremeMs. Incomplete appUcattons wNl not be processed. Applicant: ~,~~~ t7 ~ Company: ~~2A(G ~lQ /VS. Address: ~9. ~D Q~o~P~ Tel:B~ ~~5 ~1~~~~ Fax: ~~)'.S~D" ~f~/S~ City: ~ ~ Stater ZIP: ~ ~ ~~~ Email: ~GJ~ii~m,~/II~~O/a/ao/~tL~S ,('~ Applicant's Status: (check one) 1~{1 Owner O Representative O Tenant O Prospective Buy_e7r ~ _ Property Owner: _ .S(,ll~'j ~° Ct S Ctlodf/ Company: Address: Tel: Fax: City: State: ZIP: Email: Ownership Status: (check one) ^ Individual O Ttvst O Partnership O Corporation For t»partmeMal use Ony SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (S PRINT OR TYPE NAME) ~y ~ Jar O ~ Z Cosa #: /'~ lJ 1 SIGNATURE: Dote: ~~ ~~~' ~ 7 Tata Fee(s). (ZSoo ,~. ,~- ~crS~ Q~y SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OW~~q 1 D PRINT OR TYPE NAME) Receipt #: ''-~ 1 t "i r SIGNATURE: (letter of aut fior~ % The pro o~vn mnst sip afore is other than property owner) lo~ wbmit a solarized letter of authorizatios. Date submitted: l~ ~-3 (f~ Accepted By: Rev: 02/07 Public Hearing Date: Ct(y of Colleyvllb ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1001~°S`"`r CofltyvOle TX 76034 ... APPLICATION CHECKLIST 817503.1050 Please answer the following questions as eomplsbely ss possNrla. Failure to outline tally the sltnatbn by answering these questions could cause unnecessary delay in svaluating your appeal. Additional pages may be attsthsd H necessary. Have you applied for a building permit? O Yes {ii(No Have you flied ~ appeal or pettiton on thls property before? ~ No O Yea 1. Completely descr~e the variance you ere requesting • Sic ~~~~c~i~~ 2. Do slmi[ar conditions exist in the area? Explain S.e ••{~..e ~[~ _ ~. 1. Describe haw the unique crondRbns or circumstances do not resuR from your actions. _~~~ /. Is them any way to do what you warn without this request? ~_----,_~.,~---_-____ ~,..._._._ Acknowtsdgmerrb 1 certify that the above inforrhatbn b correct end complete to the best of my knaMrledge and abigty and that 1 em now or wlt be fully prepared to present the above proposal at the Zoning Board of Adjustment hearklg. 1 understand hurt in the event that I am riot present or rapreserrtsd at the public hearing, the Board shat have the power to dismiss thb proposal either et the call of Ule case or after the hearing, and that ouch dismiasaf shaA constitute a dental l recerv~e d,e right to wftlydraw this propose! at a time upon written request filed with the Commur~y t>avelapment Department, and such vrlthdrsNVal shad irrurrsdiei~ stop eQ proceedings, i understand the flying fee is not refundable upon withdrawal of the proposal after public notice 1 understand that if the request is approved, I must obtain a building permit from the Cr1y before any work la alerted on the properly, end that the Zoning Board of Adjustment action do/es not oonattiute the approval of a building perm ApptcanYa Initial ~P.~ Date 0 Z 10~ DUNAWA~/ DA No 2006257 October 24, 2007 Board of Adjustment City of Colleyville 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 RE: Zoning Board of Adjustment Responses 1.. We are requesting three variances, one for the sign and one for the front landscape setback and one for the rear landscape setback. a. The sign request is that we would prefer three short monument signs as opposed to having a single monument sign in the center of the property along SH26 which could stand and obstruct the view of the site and landscape and other traffic along the curve,. We are proposing three short monument signs spaced evenly along the front of the property in which the total square footage of signage allowed would be the same or slightly less than normally allowed, but placed on the front property line. b. The front landscape variance request is to make use of the TXDOT Right of Way (non-paved area) as part of our 20' required landscape buffer.. This is common in other Cities along a major thoroughfare such as Bedford along SH 121. Bedford and TXDOT will allow a reduction in the required landscape setback internal to the site provided that the equivalent area fronting the property be landscaped and irrigated in the right of way.. This is limited to a minimum of 5 feet of the landscape must be inside the development and the remaining area (provided it is available outside the paving and shoulder ditch} is available for use. We are in the process of acquiring this permit from TXDOT and anticipate receiving due to other considerations. We are requesting that Colleyville allow the reduction in front yard landscape setback equal to the area TXDOT will allow us to landscape in their right of way per the proposed agreement.. While this does not meet the `letter' of the landscape ordinance, we feel that it does meet the 'intent' of the ordinance. c. The rear landscape setback is requested to get the required amount of parking The rear neighbor has stated that he would prefer not to see a tall wall as he would be fenced in on two sides and we are more than willing to work with him on any kind of fencing he would prefer if he will support our reduced setback. 2 To our knowledge, neither of these conditions exist in any other locations and we are asking for something special. We are asking because we believe we have something special to offer with our development that is not the ordinary run of the mill look along SH 26 The rear landscape setback we are just trying to work with our neighbor to come to a mutually agreeable solution for the City to Support.. 2006257_BoardofAdjustment_07-1024_IN - 1 Board of Adjustment City of Coffeyville October 24, 2007 3 We are creating a unique condition with our signage and landscape variance requests a. The sign is unique in that it is not a standard sign, and we are not requesting more signage than is allowed, we are just trying to spread it out and keep it lower to the ground. This variance will allow for signage that better fits with the character and architec#ural and Landscape aspects of the proposed building. b. We are requesting something unique for Coffeyville, but not without precedent in the surrounding cities. By design we do not want something that is standard `cookie cutterfrom a catalog'. Just like the downtown is special in that is urban design and was not standard for any where, we want to do accomplish the same kind of development. c_ This would not create a unique condition as we hope to have the support of our rear neighbor in its resolution.. 4. In short, no. To do what is allowed by code would be to do the same as everyone and everywhere else and we are choosing to be different and interes#ing if you will let us. 2006257_SoardofAdjustment_07-1024_tN ....,... n.~ ooc i•ni nnnmve ~ r.~.. ei ~ one venom ~ .._._.. ~..__....._.....___~_'__ __` -- _ .... - ~_.. a AA..1.... O17 - Notification List ACCOUNT OWNER NAME OWNER ADDR OWNER CITY OWNER STATE OWNER ZIP SITUS ADDR 40474135 Hasting Cove Ltd PO Box 5287 Culver City CA 90231 Colleyville Blvd 40474127 Pecan Creek Village Cntr Prtn 5613 Dtc Pkwy Ste 800 Greenwood Village CO 80111 Colleyville Blvd J7401906 Pecan Creek Village Ctr Ptr 5613 Dtc Pkwy Ste 800 Greenwood Village CO 80111 7101 Colleyville Blvd J7401957 Gardens Commercial Partners 3930 Glade Rd Ste 108 Colle ille TX 76034 Colleyville Blvd J4010213 Gardens Comm Partners Ltd 3930 Glade Rd Ste 108 Colle ille TX 76034 7013 Colleyville Blvd )4010191 Gardens Comm Partners Ltd 3930 Glade Rd Ste 108 Colleyville TX 76034 Colleyville BIvd,Subject Property J4010221 Gardens Comm Partners Ltd 3930 Glade Rd Ste 108 Cofle ville TX 76034 7013 Colleyville Blvd J4010248 Gardens Comm Partners Ltd 3930 Glade Rd Ste 108 Colleyville TX 76034 Colleyville BIvd,Subject Property J4010310 Dietrich, Charlotte W 7001 Colleyville Blvd Colleyville TX 76034 7001 Colleyville Blvd J4010272 West, Che I Ann & Diane M ers 7009 Colle ille Blvd Colle ille TX 76034 7009 Colleyville Blvd Ian Norfolk, a licant 1501 Merrimac Cr. Ft. Worth TX 76137 Notifications were mailed on Friday, October 26, 2007 by Amy Shelley Signature /'; r'~ ~~~~~~ ty~g~ ~8~~~ ~y o~ ~~~~~~ y~~~€ ~~~3 ~~~ ~~'4`~ R~ ~~~ ~e 8 e k fyy F ~_'/~- a k J~ ( C/ 8 ~~ ~~s JJ~ 1_ ~' ~~ ~\ \ ~ ~ ~~~~ ~~ ~ _ _ ~~ \ r__.._ ~ ' ~~ \ ~ ~ _ ~ \ ,~ \ ~a \ ~ ~~ \ ~ ~~ ~ \ ~ \' _ ~• ~ 4~~- / ~ ~ ~ ~, ~~ ~ ~ -- `I - ' ~ . :-:~ .~r$ ~o \\ ~~ r ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ° $ r. _ ~~i \ ~f~ i ~~ ~• ~ ~~ ~S~9 /ice` \\~~ _ _ i\ i- \~ ` cgs .. "1 \. \~i, ~$ i ~, i \a ~ ~q9 ~AO VN4 O O O l~5 LY2 ~ ~~g a ~ ~ ~ n2 y~y~ 44 m N{~ $TQ~tTI 1~~~ q OmN b> ~ i~~ lpAD ~ QN "~ O ~` ~A £CS b ~~~ NN ~O Ob ~ A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ~wwo~w-wr ceuavvw ~ ,C~NAWAy COLLEYVII.LE BOULEVAIID (STA?E HIGHWAY 2~ ( f~' (.( ~.µ m. _,, City of Colleyville Agenda Briefing 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 (817) 503-1000 www.colleyville.com File Number: Version: 1 Requester: Community Development Department File Type: Case Agenda Date: 12/11/2007 Agenda No.: 6b Status: Board Tabled Items Controlling Body: Sign Board of Appeals Final Action: File Name: Case A-07-023 -Discuss and review Chapter 7-Sign Regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding electronic, flashing and scrolling reader board sign requirements Attachments: Area City Sign Regulations History of Legislative File Version: Date: Acting Body: Action Text: 1 11/13/2007 Sign Board of Appeals 1 12/11/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Title Case A-07-023 -Discuss and Development Code regarding requirements Explanation review Chapter 7-Sign Regulations of the Colleyville Land electronic, flashing and scrolling reader board sign At the October 2, 2007 City Council meeting, the Council directed the Sign Board of Appeals to examine the portions of Chapter 7, Sign Regulations in the Land Development Code that address electronic reader, message board signs. At the November 13, 2007 public hearing, comments were received from from business owners and members of the public. Most comments were in favor of reducing the minimum amount of time required for a message to change and in favor of allowing messages to scroll. The sections of the code that address electronic reader and message board signs are as follows: 7-150(A)5. Changeable Reader Board: A general business sign may include a changeable reader board area, provided the combined gross surface area does not exceed the maximum allowable message area and provided that no more than fifty (50%) percent of the maximum allowable message area may be used as a changeable reader board area. A permit is not required to change the message on a changeable reader board. For purpose of this regulation, a changeable reader board may include an electronic message area. City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 12/3/2007 A enda Brietin Continued 7-150(B)1c. Changeable Reader Board: An on-premises institutional sign may include a changeable reader board area, provided the combined gross surface area does not exceed the maximum allowable sign area and provided that no more than fifty (50%) percent of the maximum allowable sign area may be used as a changeable reader board area. A permit is not required to change the message on a changeable reader board. For purpose of this regulation, a changeable reader board may include an electronic message area. 7-155(A)1d. Changeable Reader Board: A freeway pole sign may include a changeable reader board area, provided the combined gross surface area does not exceed the maximum allowable sign area and provided that no more than fifty (50%) percent of the maximum allowable sign area may be used as a changeable reader board area. A permit is not required to change the message on a changeable reader board. A changeable reader board may include an electronic message area. PROHIBITED SIGNS: 7-215(H). Moving and Flashing Signs - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or controlled by him any illuminated, animated, moving or flashing sign. Exception: Only a sign, which has illumination, that is turned on and off, changes in light intensity, color or copy, at a rate equivalent to, or no more often than once every five (5) minutes, is permitted. It is further provided that a sign, which uses illumination to provide time of day and/or temperature, only shall not constitute a flashing sign. Permanent institutional and business free-standing signs as well as freeway pole signs are allowed to have a changeable electronic message area. However, per the requirements of Section 7-215(H) listed above, these electronic signs cannot move, flash, scroll or be animated. Further, they can only change in light intensity and/or their message once every five minutes. The only exceptions are signs that display time and temperature only. As part of the directive by the City Council, staff has conducted a survey of eleven (11) area cities with regard to their electronic sign regulations. The findings of the survey are attached to this briefing. The cities surveyed were Coppell, Flower Mound, Frisco, Grapevine, Hurst, Keller, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Plano, Southlake and Bedford. Staff recommends the Sign Board of Appeals provide recommendations to the City Council that include specific provisions for changing certain requirements of the ordinance. For example, if the Board recommends that the message change frequency time be reduced, staff recommends that a specific time be provided by the Board. The requirements of other cities listed in the attached survey may serve as template for specific requirements that the Board may want to change. The recommendations provided by the Board at this meeting will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration in January, 2008. City of Col/eyville Page 2 Printed on 1 Z/3/2007 Area City Electronic Message Sign Survey -October, 2007 Electronic Message Specific Other Message Sign Type Flashing or Scrolling Change Time/Temp Ilumination Provisions of Sign Allowed Blinking OK OK Frequency Frequency Standards Note Allowed? ~oppell NO N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Allowed only in =lower Mound YES Monument NO YES 15 Seconds 15 Seconds NO Non-residential Signs Minimum Minimum districts and on high school sites. 15 Seconds Allowed in Monument Minimum; 24 3 Seconds Multifamily, Frisco YES and Wall NO NO hours for Wall Minimum NO Religious and Signs Signs Business districts Monument, 15 Seconds 15 Seconds No district 3rapevine YES Pole and NO YES Minimum Minimum NO provisions Wall Signs Monument, Messages not 6 Seconds Time and Temp is Hurst YES Pole and NO YES NO only allowed in a Wall Signs allowed Minimum PD district 'Signs are approved on a Keller YES' - - - - - - case by case basis through a zoning site plan process Allowed in Monument 10 Seconds 10 Seconds Lamps cannot Commercial Mansfield YES and Wall NO YES Minimum Minimum exceed 50 watts Districts and for all Signs institutional uses Signs within 100 Unless a school Monument feet of single use, signs are only North Richland Hills YES , Pole and NO NO 5 Seconds 5 Seconds family must be allowed in a Wall Signs Minimum Minimum shielded so as Freeway Overlay to not shine onto Zone. homes Signs within 150 feet of single family must not Plano YES All Sign NO NO 30 Minute No interval shine onto - Types Minimum requirements homes and cannot exceed 40 watts Minimum 6 Signs only allowed Institutional inches of sign for institutional and Gasoline 24 Hour structure must uses or to show Southlake YES NO NO Prohibited surround sign Monument Minimum face in order to gas prices. Signs only Otherwise they are direct prohibited. illumination Monument 20 Seconds 3 Seconds 300 Foot-Candle Signs are allowed Bedford YES and Pole NO YES for business and Signs Minimum Minimum Maximum institutional uses Monument Illuminated signs Signs are allowed Colleyville YES and Freeway NO NO 5 Minute No interval cannot project for business and Pole Signs - Minimum requirements across property institutional uses lines